Author's Note: We haven't had a Lissa or Adrian POV in a while (at least I don't remember writing one), so I figured this chapter would focus a little more on them, and also our infamous and lovable Rose.

Lissa's POV

Christian seemed more distant then usual. So did everyone else. It bothered me that they had all reacted so strongly towards me wanting to find my best friend. Rose was, and always would be, like a sister to me. How could I give up? My world was dissolving into darkness and I needed her to help guide me back towards the light.

It had been too long since I'd been with her. I wanted her forgiveness so badly. I knew Christian was getting increasingly annoyed with me, but I couldn't help it. I felt like if I didn't find her I'd go insane. I just needed to know that she was all right, that she was safe. I needed to know that there was a possibility that she'd return, that I'd get a chance to fix the friendship I'd broken. I couldn't admit it to everyone else, but I knew she'd left because of me. Also because of Dimitri…but I couldn't get her to forgive him anymore then I could get her to forgive me.

I sat crossed-legged on my hotel bed. Christian was reading something on his laptop, and pretty intensely judging by the look on his face. He was so perfect. I felt like our relationship over the past few weeks was growing tense, like we were stretching slowly apart. I was waiting for the inevitable collapse. I knew if that happened I couldn't handle it. Christian was my one true love, my soul mate. And yes, I know how that sounds considering my age, but it was true.

I felt it throughout my entire body. I felt it in my bones. Literally. It's like whenever he's around I feel lighter, happier. My heart sores, my heart races, my head clouds…all those wonderful feelings that accompany love. Though granted he can also have the most negative effect on me too. Whenever we argue or fight that soring turns into sinking, the racing turns into breaking and those clouds part to reveal an endless abyss, a gaping chasm that I couldn't return from without him.

Love was tender and fragile. And the loss of love would leave me broken in ways I couldn't even imagine. He'd become so constant in my life now, so constant that I wouldn't know how to live without him anymore.

"I'm sorry." I finally managed to say. For a few seconds I thought he hadn't heard me. But soon he looked up from his laptop with an odd look on his face.

"For what?" he asked, looking legitimately confused.

"I know I've been…kind of crazy lately." I said. I felt like we hadn't talked in a long time, besides small talk. I missed him like crazy. "I just want Rose back. Everyone looks at me like I'm crazy because I won't let her go, but she's like a sister to me. We've been there for each other for as long as I can remember. I just have to fix everything between us."

"I know." He replied distracted, typing away on the keyboard. He shook his head and closed whatever he was looking at. "I'll be back soon." He said, exiting the room before I could even utter a word.

Christian's POV

Lissa's obsession to find Rose was annoying. I understood her reasoning, but I also knew she'd try and drag Rose back and force her to forgive her. I didn't want that to happen. Rose had given up so much for Lissa already, but it never seemed to be enough. Rose deserved a life of her own without constantly having to protect Lissa or nurse her delicate feeling whenever she was upset or hurt.

Because of that I'd been looking for Rose too. So had Adrian. In fact for the past week we'd joined forces and we'd been trying to find Rose. Unfortunately she seemed to be nowhere.

I dialed St Vladimir's Academy and asked for Guardian Petrov. Eventually I heard Alberta's familiar voice. I'd decided to contact Rose's parents, but realized I had no idea how to contact them. I knew Alberta would know how to find out that stuff.

"Christian?" Alberta sounded surprised and cautious. "What can I do for you?"

"I don't know if you've heard, but Rose is missing." I sighed. What if she said she couldn't give out that kind of information? "I was wondering if you could get me her parents contact information so I can see if they know anything."

"They don't." Alberta replied, taking a deep breath. "They've both called me numerous times. They don't know where she is." Her voice sounded odd, like she was trying to conceal something. It suddenly dawned on me that Alberta had been relatively close to Rose, and she was also good at keeping things to herself.

So if Rose were going to trust anyone with her escape plan it would have been Alberta. I didn't know why none of us had thought of that before.

"But you know, don't you?" I asked.

Dimitri's POV

Dear Rose,

I'm sorry for everything. I hope one day you'll be able to forgive me for the terrible things I've done. I know that it will take an immeasurable amount of time, but I will wait as long as it takes. I love you.

Yours faithfully,
Dimitri.

It's been too short. It didn't explain how I felt, but it's the best I could do. I didn't know where Rose was. I didn't know if she'd ever come back. I didn't know if I'd be able to survive without her much longer.

With a sigh I scrunched up the paper and tossed it with the others. Words are a powerful thing, but despite there being so many of them, with so many meanings, I couldn't find the right ones to tell Rose how I felt. Would she even care? Yes. I was sure she would. I knew she still loved me. A love like that doesn't fade away, despite what I told her. I had to find her. But I didn't want to force her to talk to me. I needed to wait until she was ready. I was just afraid that would never happen.

Adrian's POV

A knock sounded on my door around two O'clock in the morning. Maybe that would have surprised someone else. Maybe they'd be thinking, who could that possibly be? But I'd been expecting them. I couldn't confide in Lissa or Dimitri. But Christian understood my need to find out where Rose was without attempting to drag her back. I just needed to know.

I opened the door to see Christian on the other side looking tired and drawn. We'd both spent the past week frantically searching for Rose while keeping it a secret from Lissa and Dimitri. So far we'd managed to get away with it but I didn't know how much longer we could.

Suddenly I realized there was a light in Christian's eyes which hadn't been there since Rose disappeared. I couldn't help the surge of hope, which suddenly overwhelmed me.

"London." Christian grinned. "She's at an Academy in London."

"How did you find her?" I asked, stunned. I was hoping it would be me. I was hoping some stroke of genius would hit me and I'd suddenly have a revelation. But obviously that wouldn't have happened and I never could have gotten Rose to tell me in a dream. I hadn't even tried to contact her yet, but now I would. Now I knew where she was.

"Alberta." Christian laughed.

The next chapter will have more action in it, so stayed tuned, review and let me know what you think!